The "box"

First of all, Merry Christmas to everyone :) Hope you all got to spend it with the people you love. This xmas was a little different, it's the first one (of many) that I have spent without my parents...but, I got to spend it with Josh :) Now the story about "the box." So... after we had opened all of our xmas presents, there was one big box for me , from him. Inside was a shoe box- inside that was a kleenex box, a disposable camera and candy. Inside the kleenex box was a box of half eaten milano cookies, and inside that was a little jewelry box. NO NO. Not that kind of jewelry box ;) Inside the jewelry box was....... a pair of keys to Josh's apt!!! I thought it was the cutest thing EVER. Then he told me to go look under the bed- 3 more presents including a digital camera, a case, and a tripod. Obviously he spoiled me, and I had a wonderful xmas spent with him. I love my camera and i'm even more excited to move-in with him! ...down the road of course. Anyway, here's our morning faces...aka the first pic of us on our camera.

Six

Wow! Time flies when you're in love :) I can't believe Josh & I have been together for six months... some of you are looking at this wondering why it's a big deal, most of you know why. I am finally so happy, and so blessed to have Josh in my life. Just to give you an idea, here's 10 things I love about him!

1. He makes me smile when I want to yell at him or cry
2. He knows what "communication" is and we can talk through everything
3. He treats me the way I never thought i'd be treated... like a real queen
4. A day without him, is like a day without sleep
5. We can keep each other laughing till the sun goes down and comes back up
6. He still gives me butterflies
7. We are super comfortable around eachother
8. We tell eachother EVERY-THING
9. He says sorry
10. My family and friends LOVE him- especially my Mom. &&& he loves them :)

I know i'm cheesy, and if he ever sees this--- he will call me out on it, and call me a BIG cheeseball. I can't wait for the rest of the months, I mean... this is half a year, lets see if we make it to a full one. I know i'm crossing my fingers!

Together is the best place to be in THE entire world :))))

The meaning of December

What is December? Well... it's the 12th month of the year, the second month of Winter and most people think of Christmas, Santa, toys & kids. Until I read my friends blog... I always thought of those things. I think it is SO important to remember that this month, is the month of giving.

I was on my way home today listening to talk radio and they did a secret santa for a five year old girl who just got diagnosed w/ lukemia and her family. I was in TEARS listening to the story. It made me realize how many families are in need, and even though I might struggle on paying my bills or living paycheck to paycheck I still have a roof over my head, food in my fridge, clothes on my back, and friends and family by my side.

November was a time to be thankful, for all that we have... now let's make December the month to give. GIVE to the families that don't have a lot. If you live in Utah here is a site I found that you can go to, to help out:
http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4188/is_20051128/ai_n15873255/

Even just going to the local hospital and helping out, or visiting children in the "make a wish" foundation. There is always a family that could use extra help during the holidays, or a child that needs a miracle.

Anyway, have a great Christmas and think of everyone but yourself.